"That's right, equivalent exchange, sacrificing something in exchange for something, is just a fixed mindset in the rules."
Lockhart winked at Arkhipovna, imitated the "elder lady" look, and spoke softly with a confident look on his face.
"As the Major Arcana, what we are looking for is a happy ending for all. The Major Arcana never makes a choice, we want them all!"
The Destiny Group and the Foundation naturally cannot abandon the confidentiality system for intelligence, but Lockhart can selectively lower the confidentiality level of some intelligence, thereby making what Arkhipovna heard "compliant".
This is his right.
As a newly promoted A-level researcher, Arkhipovna's authority level is already quite high.
In this case, most of the "confidential information" Lockhart actually leaked was about his personal past.
"After some time, I will hold a press conference to confess those mistakes."
"Perhaps I will face trial and prison, and perhaps the process of atonement will be very difficult, but..."
Lockhart stared into the woman's eyes, naturally wrapped his hands around her waist, and spoke with utmost sincerity.
"No matter what, I will never cast the forgetting spell on you, Bona, I will protect you."
"Liar. We never believe the British explanation."
Arkhipovna stretched out her right hand forward, clenched it tightly, and whispered menacingly.
The alluring scent, like poppies, hit Lockhart's breath, making him feel a little distraught.
However, the woman's dangerous right hand prevented him from touching this Russian shrew, who was really capable of ruthless attacks.
"As a physicist, there's only one way you can convince me...prove it to me."
There was a dangerous look in Arkhipovna's eyes, and she threatened in a low voice with a hint of disgust but also a playful look on her face.
"Remember your promise. If I find that you break your promise, run away, or hesitate to move forward, then I will let you feel how terrible it is to pee in the cold wind of Siberia. Also, you have to exercise from tomorrow on.
You are too weak, Mr. Wizard."
"Well……"
A strange look of pain and pleasure appeared on Lockhart's face.
Russian women are so scary...
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As the semester began, they returned to seeing each other only on weekends and in the evenings when there were no classes.
But Lockhart and Arkhipovna spent less time together, not only because the ternary computer began to be installed, but Lockhart's "redemption" journey also began to increase the schedule, and more importantly...
…The Ministry of Magic has officially intervened in the Hogwarts Institute.
Dumbledore's determination is clearer and firmer than ever.
In the first week of the new semester, officials from the International Federation of Wizards and the Ministry of Magic arrived at the institute.
Perhaps, Ministry of Magic officials are bureaucratic, greedy, and cowardly, but they are by no means stupid.
A small number of stubborn pure-blood families complained that Dumbledore was alarmist, but the Ministry of Magic and the International Federation of Wizards sided with Dumbledore.
After Dumbledore warned them that Muggles were weaving invisible "electronic networks" to capture the magical world, officials from the Ministry of Magic and the International Federation of Wizards immediately verified the information through their respective channels. If wizards really let Muggles
Gua established a free network without any interference or countermeasures in the process. As the Forgetting Curse becomes invalid, the end of the magical world will come.
But if they can establish an independent and more advanced network, then the magic world will have a chance to continue to hide it in the future.
The non-magical world discovered the existence of magic and turned its guns on the wizards to start a war.
This is the Sword of Damocles hanging over the head of every Ministry of Magic official and member of the International Confederation of Wizards.
Of course, Dumbledore's personal strength and warning content are only a small part of the reason.
The most important factor that prompted the "managers" of the wizarding world to make up their minds was the sharing of results from the Hogwarts Institute. When an extremely tempting "epic achievement" appeared in front of them, not many people could choose to refuse.
An opportunity to leave a mark in history.
As for violating the confidentiality law? Hiring Muggles? These are all problems in the face of visible results.
"The British Ministry of Magic will be fully responsible for the security around Hogwarts! Of course, there is also the confidentiality work of the institute."
Cornelius Fudge shouted, "This is the Scottish Highlands. Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry must be led by us! Regarding the construction of magic networks and the hiding of non-magical networks, we are naturally trustworthy.
The Aurors are paying attention every step of the way!"
The wizards in suits and ties around him raised their eyebrows in unison after hearing this.
"The British Ministry of Magic is responsible?" an African wizard sneered and asked, "When have you ever been reliable? Besides, this is a 'magic network interference plan' involving the whole world. This kind of thing should obviously be handled by international wizards.
The federation is responsible for taking the lead!”
"Mr. Ajinbad, with all due respect, it seems that you cannot represent the views of the federation, right?"
Cornelius Fudge raised his eyebrows and turned to look at the African wizard who was sizing up his surroundings.
The Vice President and Secretary General of the International Confederation of Wizards, Babajide Akinbad.
Unlike Dumbledore, who is relatively mild-mannered and has more of an honorary status, strictly speaking, Babajide Akinbad, who serves as the vice-president, is the person who usually handles affairs of the International Federation of Wizards. But in Hog
Watts and Cornelius Fudge have their own confidence.
After all, Albus Dumbledore is still the current president of the International Confederation of Wizards.
"To avoid suspicion, Dumbledore has given me full authority to be the person in charge of this cooperation with the Federation."
Babajide Akinbad said with an arrogant expression, taking out a signed document from his arms and handing it to Cornelius Fudge.
At the same time, other wizards also came closer.
President of the Magical Congress of the United States, Senior Deputy Minister of Magic in Germany, Minister of Magic in France...
Even the Russian Minister of Magic and the Ukrainian Minister of Magic, who had just completed their inauguration declaration a few months ago, arrived at the scene.
Everyone gathered around Cornelius Fudge, fighting for their rights in the magical world without giving in. Under the communication between Albus Dumbledore and "Albus Dumbledore", about the magical ternary computer and other
Network protocols and program construction projects have risen directly from academic attempts at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to a landmark transnational project for magical civilization in cooperation with the Ministry of Magic of various countries.
Obvious.
The situation at Hogwarts was beyond Dumbledore's control.
Cornelius Fudge finally got his chance to join Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
However, reality soon made the Minister of Magic realize an issue that he had "accidentally" ignored before:
If some kind of complicated situation arises that even Dumbledore cannot control, then there is a high probability that the British Ministry of Magic will not be able to take over directly.
Whether it's supervision, protection, resource allocation... or even the promotion of those magical achievements.
No magical community will allow the British Ministry of Magic to have too much dominance, especially when most of the "researchers" come from the non-magical governments corresponding to the various ministries of magic. Hogwarts will become an independent community.
in the “public sphere” outside politics.
Of course, it is limited to the "Magic-Technology" Research Institute outside the castle.
The school is still under Dumbledore's responsibility, both in terms of teaching methods and content.
As for the research outside the school that can be directly realized into results, it depends on the negotiation between the Ministry of Magic of each country.
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"...I can't decide the location of the institute. You have to ask Flamel and Dumbledore."
Cornelius Fudge said he was trying to deal with the troublesome guys around him, his expression full of helplessness.
"We have not yet discussed the sharing of credit and results. Without disturbing the Muggle government, we should invite those Muggle scientists over as soon as possible to seize the initiative before the Muggle government and ensure that wizards are not suddenly exposed to the virus.
Muggle vision is the key."
"As for personnel, we will have three to five Aurors permanently stationed here, and we will invite two to three Muggle scholars."
"Eight well-trained elite Aurors. Of course, we will fully cooperate with the invitations from No-Maj scholars in the United States."
Before Cornelius Fudge could finish speaking, the president of the Magical Congress of the United States of America said, taking the initiative to offer the American wizarding community a bargaining chip.
"On the other hand, if the construction of the ternary computer and the magic network is officially implemented, I hope that Hogwarts researchers will give priority to popularizing the results in this area in the United States Ministry of Magic. Among the members of the subsequent joint supervision team, we must have
Management rights.”
"As you can see," she turned to look at Cornelius Fudge, "compared to the UK, our exposure risk is greater."
"As for the International Federation of Wizards, we can dispatch members of the 'SCP Foundation' to assist with research and security..."
Babajide Akinbad said slowly. He rubbed the gemstone ring on his finger and looked thoughtfully at the castle not far away.
"Just like the implementation of the "International Confederation of Wizards' Statute of Secrecy" for hundreds of years, the most important responsibility of the Federation is to maintain stability. In the future when the effect of the Forgetting Curse is reduced, the right to supervise and eliminate magic networks and Muggle networks is
An extension of our original responsibilities.”
"The core researchers and theoretical basis of the ternary magic computer come from Russia"
"Perhaps you have forgotten, Mr. Yevich. The earliest talent sharing agreement was signed by our Ukrainian Ministry of Magic..."
"...Ahem, Nico Flamel is French."
Along with the MACUSA and the International Federation of Wizards jointly launched an attack.
As if the dance music at the beginning of the banquet was playing, several other officials from the Ministry of Magic quickly swarmed over.
In the magical world, basic magic research can be said to be the most difficult thing to cultivate and scale.
As the only magic school not affected by the war, Hogwarts preserves the most complete magic education system in Europe.
Judging from the progress in recent times, this magic school with a history of thousands of years has begun to bloom new buds.
In addition to the magical networks and computers described and introduced by Dumbledore, the Ministry of Magic of various countries and the International Federation of Wizards pay more attention to the latest developments in the field of magic. Magical knowledge is always the most precious thing, not to mention that this time it was Hogwarts who took the initiative.
Invite them to join.
Compared to what they might get for free from Hogwarts.
The manpower, energy, and material resources they have to expend are almost negligible.
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"There is a parable in the Bible "New Testament Matthew"..."
In the Hogwarts principal's office, Elena sat on the edge of the handrail of the spiral staircase and said softly.
"For those who have, they will be given double to make them redundant; for those who don't have, even what they have will be taken away from them. Various resources in human society will unconsciously gather towards the head. In the field of social sciences, this is called
'Matthew Effect'. If Hogwarts wants to become the holy land of future magical civilization, it must open up to the outside world openly and establish its absolute dominance while no one is paying attention."
"With the entanglement and checks and balances of multiple forces, we can actually gain a safer and more private space for growth."